Photo Journal: Kyoto’s clashing colors and temples

29 November 2017

Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan with characteristic, historical charms. As in more than 1000 temples (buddhism) and shrines (shintoism). Elegant and intriguing Maiko and Geiko women. Not to be mistaken for the many tourists dressed up in rental geisha outfits to make photos for Instagram. Did you know that there are only 100 Maiko’s and 200 Geiko’s in Kyoto? So far Kyoto in numbers.
The beauty of this cultural city attracts many visitors (guilty as charged) therefore some neighbourhoods like Gion are really crowded. Especially in this time of year, late Autumn, Kyoto is a popular destination for Japanese and visitors alike. Understandable, I’ve never seen trees with leafs this remarkable red before.

a u t u m n – f o l i a g e – k i y o m i z u – t e m p l e

m a i k o – s a n

r i c k s h a w

s a n j ū s a n g e n – t e m p l e

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y a s a k a – s h r i n e

a r a s h i y a m a -d a i h i k a k u – s h r i n e – m r . b

j a p a n e s e – r e d

l a n d – o f – t h e – r i s i n g – s u n

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disclaimerKyoto is the third stop of our #60daysasiapacificjourney. The flights during this trip are sponsored by Cathay Pacific. I only accept collaborations that answer positive to the question: “does it match my lifestyle?”. Authenticity is very important to me. Words, photos and opinions are my own

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[…] We’re about the same age, the Four Seasons hotel group and me. We both enjoy our chapter fifty. The Four Seasons hotel in Kyoto however has another 49 years coming before the big 50 celebration. This brand new hotel with a mixture of tradition and modernity, is only open for a year and is innovative in literally every sense of the way. A true luxury experience connected to nature in stead of just being a place to sleep. And lucky us that we picked the Autumn season to discover Kyoto. Colorful! […]